New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- Amid growing speculation about who will replace Jerome Powell, the Federal Reserve's two vice chairs, Michelle Bowman and Philip Jefferson, along with Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan, are reportedly being considered to lead the central bank when the chair position opens next year.

The search for the next Fed chair is being conducted by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who will interview more candidates in the upcoming weeks, according to a reported by Bloomberg News citing officials who requested anonymity. US President Donald Trump is anticipated to make his final decision this fall.

Other candidates include Kevin Hassett, a close economic adviser to Trump, Fed Governor Christopher Waller, economist Marc Sumerli...